The University of Michigan's Canvas learning management system went offline on Thursday due to a cyberattack attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters. This incident potentially compromised students' personal information and led the university to shut down the platform as a precaution. Students were unable to access Canvas, which is essential for managing grades and assignments, as of Friday morning, with no clear timeline for restoration. The cyberattack reportedly affected nearly 9,000 schools globally, including several institutions in Michigan and other Big Ten universities. Ravi Pendse, the university's vice president for information technology, emphasized the need for caution and advised users to log out of their accounts. The disruption comes at a critical time as final exams were held recently, and grades are due shortly after. The university is working diligently to resolve the situation while ensuring the safety of its systems and data.